Beau Bennett is creative, and although everyone spoke about his shot, he has 17 assists, leading the baby pens. He is also a right handed shot, which could replace Sully a little on the PP. I know its very doubtful he makes the team, but keeping to the thread topic, I do hope we get to see him.

It goes even deeper than that, but you've identified a crucial difference: The ability to think on a higher level offensively. Crosby and Malkin need someone that can grow with them mentally more than anything. It's not a big surprise that James Neal had that offensive explosion that we think we'd see with every winger that's ever been here. But we've acquired a lot of static producers over the years and the results have been iffy. Someone that creates with Crosby would be invaluable to the growth of both players. Let's hope Bennett is that or we can find someone like that.

-Defensive prospects. It's fun when a rookie comes in and makes an impact. I have high hopes someone might be able to this year.-Geno and Sid. Both playing from the start. Mail the Art Ross to Shero, he can hold onto it while they figure out who wins it!-Vokoun/Fleury

-Martin, Tangradi, MAF, TK and HCDB proving the haters wrong (the team would benefit greatly from en masse LGP crow eating - I have a spoon ready!)-Sutter's first goal as a Pen-Redemption over Philthy (by this I mean playoff victory, not WWE antics)

Crosby. Having more time to get past the concussion problems and back into game shape. Excited to see if he will continue on the path of assaulting the league as he was before Steckel maliciously put a detour to it.

You try to appreciate it as much as possible, since another Steckel could be right around the corner. We are spoiled fans here in Pittsburgh having 3 or 4 of the top 10 players of all time to watch over these last 25 years.